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Exploring the Hidden Worlds of Pulau Sibu: Fungi, Marine Life, and Biofluorescence

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Received: 6 May 2026 / Accepted: 8 May 2026 @mnsselangorbranch.org     Exploration team with Mycology and marine life educators and enthusiasts. (Photos by Wong Wei Fong & Kent Leong) Introduction Pulau Sibu is an island located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Part of the Johor Marine Park, it is known for its tropical beaches, diving, snorkelling, and hiking. From 1 to 3 May 2026, the MNS Selangor Branch Mycology Group and the coastal marine educators from The Beach School teamed up for an exciting exploratory visit to the island. The aim was to look more closely at the marine life and fungal diversity that thrive in this unique coastal environment. Pulau Sibu has already been recognised for its rich diversity of fungi (Aqilah et al., 2019), as well as its marine life, including the endangered dugong and important seagrass feeding grounds nearby (Wei-Khang et al., 2021). Because of this, the Mycology Group and The Beach School took the initiative to explore the...
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World Environmental and MNS Selangor Open Day 2026 at Shah Alam National Botanical Garden.

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  Introduction The annual MNS Selangor Branch Open day is back on 25th April 2026. This year, it celebrates the World Environmental Day at the beautiful Shah Alam National Botanical Garden, also known as “Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam” (TBNSA). It is exciting that Mycology group has organized an amazing series of activities designed to help everyone dive into the fascinating world of fungi. From mushroom exhibition and cultivation to tips on capturing the perfect mushroom photo and even some awesome mycology merchandise for all the fans out there! Some mushroom lovers who stick around until the end and stroll along with the group for a laid-back nature adventure have managed to spot the stunning blue Entoloma mushroom. The activities are led by Jacqueline Low Siew Leng, a member of the Mycology group committee, along with support from other committee members and dedicated volunteers. Highlights MNSSB Mycology team and volunteers.  From right, Jacqueline Low Siew Leng (Event Le...
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